Driver
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Transports assigned items (for example, supplies, packages, mail, medical records) to and from hospitals, physician's offices, community medical centers, suppliers, and other locations within and/or outside the health network.
Job description
Summary
Transports assigned items (for example, supplies, packages, mail, medical records) to and from hospitals, physician's offices, community medical centers, suppliers, and other locations within and/or outside the health network.
Job Duties
- Performs pick-ups and drop-offs of assigned items on daily assigned routes while operating vehicles in a safe manner.
- Keeps a daily activity record indicating number of trips, destination, arrival/departure times, and the number of requests.
- Acts as a floater for the logistics team providing as needed coverage for routes.
- Maintains courier service vehicles by completing automotive inspections and operator maintenance, calling for repairs, and maintaining equipment logs.
- Ensures transportation requests are prioritized and dispatched in accordance with established time lines.
Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1 year job-related experience
- Must be very comfortable using a SMARTphone (iPhone or Android)
- Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License upon hire
- Must pass the periodic driver physical
- Must be at least 21 years of age
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.